Friedrich Ratzel was a German geographer who is often considered one of the founders of modern human geography. He developed several important concepts including anthropogeography (the study of humans and their environment) and Lebensraum (living space).
Anthropogeography: This term refers to studying geographical distribution aspects concerning humans such as population density or cultural characteristics. It’s like looking at where different types of trees are located in a forest.
Environmental Determinism: This is the belief that the physical environment shapes human activities and societal development. It's like saying your neighborhood determines what kind of person you become.
Cultural Landscape: This refers to an area fashioned from nature by a cultural group, reflecting their values, norms, and lifestyle. It’s like painting a blank canvas (nature) with colors that represent your culture.
AP Human Geography - 4.3 Political Power and Territoriality
Which theory, proposed by Friedrich Ratzel, is often used to explain the cultural landscape of a nation-state?
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